Incorporating Life Experiences

Tips

Students learn from peers by actively participating in the process of knowledge creation and interpretation as a member of a group (Brandon & Hollingshead, 1999; Verdejo, 1996).

Example: In a management class at the graduate level, students vary in age, views and experiences. By working on teams, the learning is much richer.

Related Resources

Hiltz, S. R., Coppola, N., Rotter, N., & Turoff, M. (2000). Measuring the importance of collaborative learning for the effectiveness of ALN: A multi-measure, multi-method approach. Journal of Asynchronous Learning

Brandon, D. P., & Hollingshead, A. B. (1999). Collaborative learning and computer-supported groups. Communication Education, 48(2), 109-126.